Vocab

renounced - gave up
insolently - boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior
swaggering - strutting; walking with a bold step
raucous - harsh, rough-sounding
simultaneously - at the same time
incredulously - doubt or disbelief
cynically - with disbelief as to the sincerity of people's intentions
maneuvered - moved in a planned way
riveted - fastened or made firm
benediction - blessing